1.3 Context RETAKE

What is historical and cultural context?

• the message that a writer wants the reader to understand

• a way to figure out if the details in the story are true

• the time, place, and social conditions that influenced a work of literature

• the story of a person's life written by that person

What things should you look for when analyzing context? 

• Who is the author or speaker?

• What do people believe from that time?

• When was the author living?

• Where is the passage taking place?

Why is it important to understand the context of a text?

• Context is optional in understanding a text.

• Context helps you remember important events in the plot of the story.

• Context provides tools to more fully understand the meaning of a text.

• Context is the first thing you read in the text.

Which of these could be considered part of the social context of a book?

• All of these are examples of social context.

• The characters are all from Australia.

• Women are not allowed to vote or own property.

• The characters are having a party.

Which of these would be the most important part of the historical context of a book?

• It takes place during the Civil War.

• It takes place in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Some of the characters are wealthy.

• The book was written in 1912.

True or False: Your personal beliefs are a part of your culture.

• True

• False

Why is it important that we, as readers, know our own context?

• To better appreciate and critically engage with different perspectives in literature.

• To ensure that we agree with all the views presented in the text.

• To limit our understanding to only our own culture and history.

• To avoid reading texts from unfamiliar cultures.

What is the difference between setting and culture?

• Setting describes when and where the information takes place, while culture refers to the social rules and customs of the people or events being discussed.

• Setting is about the time and place where the events happen, while culture is about the author's personal opinions and biases.

• Setting deals with the facts and details of the text, while culture relates to how the text is organized and structured.

• Setting includes the author's background and experiences, while culture covers the dates and locations mentioned in the text.